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What they’re checking out: Week of Jan. 31

As an ongoing feature, staff members at the Des Moines Public Library will recommend a business-related book to add to your reading list. Find this and more books like it at any of the Des …

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On the Move: Week of Jan. 31

Sandy Bergman
Farmers Mutual Hail Insurance Co.
Promoted to assistant vice president – agile portfolio
sandy@fmh.com

Chris Crawford
Farmers Mutual Hail Insurance Co.
Promoted to assistant vice president – treasury
ccrawford@fmh.com

Aaron Kuethe
Farmers Mutual …

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Career Ready Collective returning for second year this summer

The Legacy Project: Career Ready Collective, a six-week career development program for youths, will return for a second year beginning June 13. The purpose of the Career Ready Collective is to introduce youths to a …

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What do executive orders on DEI mean for businesses?

By Macey Shofroth | Fearless Editor

When President Donald Trump took office, he signed a slew of executive orders, including ones intent on dismantling diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) efforts in both the public and …

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VIDEO: Rewatch our 2025 Economic Forecast

At the Business Record’s 2025 Economic Forecast event, panelists shared their thoughts on how they believe Iowa’s economy will perform this year, weighing opportunities and challenges currently facing the local and national economies.

During the …

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Webinar planned on responding to immigration raids

Fredrikson & Byron PA, which has law offices in Des Moines, is holding a free webinar on how to respond to an immigration raid by federal agencies and what to expect during investigations or audits …

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Chrysalis Foundation awards over $100,000 in grants to 34 nonprofits

The Chrysalis Foundation, a Des Moines-based nonprofit, announced over $100,000 in 2025 Chrysalis Community Partner grant awards to 34 local nonprofit organizations. The foundation selected organizations that are aligned with its mission to ensure the …

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Denson retiring from DMACC at year-end

Rob Denson, president and CEO of Des Moines Area Community College, announced Tuesday that he will retire Dec. 30 after 22 years at the helm of Iowa’s largest community college.

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Denson took the …

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State of Iowa partners with Texas tech company on public safety solutions

The state of Iowa has selected Tyler Technologies, a software and technology service provider based in Plano, Texas, to provide new public safety solutions to the Iowa Department of Public Safety (DPS). The Iowa DPS …

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ISU receives $3.7 million in National Science Foundation grants for cybersecurity workforce program

Iowa State University has been selected by the National Science Foundation to receive $3.7 million in grants to support the CyberCorps Scholarship for Service program. The program offers scholarships to students studying cybersecurity who commit …